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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,979.45, 289,773 and 114,487.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,979.45, 289,773 and 114,487.74 is: 157,993.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,979.45 : 289,773 = 114,487.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,979.45/289,773 = 114,487.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,979.45x = 289,773 × 114,487.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,979.45x = 33,175,455,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,175,455,883.02/209,979.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,993.82

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